December 24, 2015

Beyond the Karamon (Chinese-style gate), autumnal colors are brightly blazing in the lucid sunlight peculiar to this crisp
season.

The gilded ornaments of peony flowers and auspicious
omens are softly glittering on the black lacquered gate and, together with
the vivid autumn leaves, are producing a seasonal picturesque view just like a gold-sprinkled
lacquer ware for an autumn tea ceremony.

About Me

The area called "Kita-kamakura" or Northern Kamakura was a cradle of Zen Buddhism in Japan and is characterized by the presence of the historic and prominent Zen temples of Rinzai School.
The profoundness and spirituality of Zen can still be sensed vividly in the quiet scenes of these temples and their natural surroundings.
When I go for a walk in the
peaceful gardens of these temples, I always carry my camera to capture the unforgettable moments of wonder which I encounter only once in a lifetime.